Name: Visitation for George A. Gray Sr.
Start: 2015-04-21T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2015-04-22T00:30:00.000Z
Location: Sturtevant Funeral Home

George A. Gray, Sr.

Carrollton - George Albert Gray, Sr., 90, passed away April 18, 2015. He was born in Houston, TX on February 6, 1925, to the late John and Elizabeth Gray, being the sixth of 9 children. Growing up in Belleview, IO, he joined the Navy at age 17. He served as a landing craft pilot in the South Pacific during World War II and went on to be an Aeronautical Electrician serving as flight deck Chief on the aircraft carrier America. George retired from the Navy as a Chief Petty Officer in 1966 and then served in Civil Service as a flight crash systems analyzer for the Safety Center at Naval Air Station in Norfolk, VA until 1980. After two retirements, George made a business out of his lifelong passion Gray Marine Salvage junking on boats and engines until the last few years of his life. He is predeceased by a son, George A. Gray, Jr.

George is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Claryce Faye Gray "Midge"; a son Kevin Keith Gray and wife Amy; a daughter Sharon Kay Liverman and husband Jeff, a son Robert Lee Gray, a brother Donald Gray, thirteen grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held 12 P.M. Wednesday, April 22, at Sturtevant Funeral Home, Bennetts Creek Chapel by the Rev. Richard W. Lovingood. Burial with full military honors will follow in Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veteran Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 7 8:30 P.M.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Apr. 19, 2015.

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Jill Johnson

April 28, 2015

Dear Cookie, Jeff, Family,
Have had you on my heart and mind so much recently as you are getting back to life without your dad (husband, grandfather, etc.) These first weeks and months are so rough and our hearts go out to you during this difficult time.
We love you and are praying for you,
Jill and Steve Johnson

Militza Lyden

April 23, 2015

Midge,
Words are hard to come by, but thoughts and memories are sweet... eating shrimp around the kitchen table, listening to stories how a certain piece of junk was acquired, roaming the yard to inspect said junk... Precious parts of life...
So sorry for your loss, Midge. May the Lord comfort and sustain you through these days as He has through all the hard times, and may you find Him to be more than enough. Much love & a hug, ML

Nancy Zawodny

April 23, 2015

George and I met at the Naval Safety Center in the early 70's. Mide and George took John and I under their wings because we were a struggling young couple with John going to ODU. We spent many hours at their home on Radnor Avenue and going to Strick's Auction with them. George graciously agreed to help me get a very heavy joiner in the house to surprise John for Christmas. George like to remind us years later about how heavy that joiner was. George and I had birthdays close together and we had many birthday meals together. He especially liked for me to make stuffed cabbage for him. He was a fantastic man who loved his family and his friends. John and I are very fortunate that we were among his friends. Enjoy your memories and talk about him often.

Sandy Pearson

April 22, 2015

Cookie and Jeff... We're praying for comfort in your loss. May your memories be sweet.

Nathan Corzine

April 21, 2015

I will never forget the visits to George and Midge's house when I was a child in Virginia, that George introduced me to my first true hoagie sandwich, or the sound of his voice---the richest and best voice I have ever known. Love, condolences, and best wishes to all the family.

Tom and Janet Hunter

April 21, 2015

Cookie and Jeff, we are with you in spirit and we pray God's sweetest presence will be ever near you at this time. Your care group is praying for you and your family. We want to hear about your father's amazing life when we meet again. We love you.

Bonnie Gray

April 21, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Gray family. I realize I never had a the opportunity to personally meet but please know that I do care and love for everyone.

barb Wren

April 21, 2015

You were my favorite uncle and I'm so sorry that I couldn't visit more. So sorry for your loss

Peggy Duval

April 20, 2015

My heart is saddened to learn of Georges passing. When I returned home to Norfolk with my 5 children, George helped me get a vehicle, taught me about the value of collecting, never once questioned my ability to drive the crane, and was the kindest man, right along with my father, that I have ever known. So many lives have been enriched because they had the pleasure of knowing George.

Gloria Gray

April 20, 2015

You were a loving grandpa to all eight of my children and afforded them many awesome memories that they will always treasure. George, you may no longer be physically with us, but your spirit will live on forever! Fondly, Gloria Gray & family

April 19, 2015

Midge
Grey and I are so sorry to hear about George passing. We love living near you two and watching the kids grow up. David really love Mr.Gray and was over all the time. When we would lost David I know to fine him there. Are love and prayers go out to you and the family. He will be terrible missed. We are glad we got to know you all. Grey,Kathy, & David Sublett

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